In June, the trade turnover index increased by 5.5% year-on-year (4.3% in May). Retail sales grew by 6.9% (5.3% in the previous period), while wholesale trade recorded an increase of 4.6% (compared to 1.8% in the preceding month). In the second quarter of 2025, trade sales rose by 3.3% year-on-year, up from 2.9% in the first quarter.
The employment index decreased by 0.5% (0.2% in the previous month), while the wages index decelerated to 4.7% in June, compared to 5.9% in May.